Jesus reminds us that He is the vine and we are the branches. There are many ministries and organizations by which our parish is enriched by volunteers -some require occasional participation, and others entail more regular service. Your involvement will not only enrich your life, but serve the needs our Parish.
Administration
These groups provide recommendations and assistance to maximize the financial, capital and spiritual resources of the parish.
Finance Committee
Provides financial advice and assistance to the pastor, parish pastoral council and the parish at large. Meets regularly to review monthly accounting activities.
Contact: Terry W. : finance@holyfamilyparish.ca
Maintenance Committee
Tradespersons and handy-persons needed to help maintain the church, rectory and grounds.
Contact: Bill V. maintenance@holyfamilyparish.ca
Parish Pastoral Council
An advisory and consultative body working in concert with the Pastor and Pastoral Team. PPC normally meet on the third Wednesday of each month, from September to June. Parishioners are welcome to attend the meetings as observers.
Chair of PPC – Denise C.
Contact: ppc@holyfamilyparish.ca
Office Volunteers
Providing assistance in the parish office through light office duties – answering phones, assisting parishioners at the door, folding bulletins and more.
Contact: HFP Office 780.459.3694 hfp@holyfamilyparish.ca
Volunteer Management
Assist in the recruitment and screening of ALL parish volunteers who are serving in ALL parish ministries.
Contact: Stacey J. volunteermanagement@holyfamilyparish.ca
Liturgical Ministries
Adult Server
This ministry serves at the altar. Adults and youth age 16 or older. (Younger teens may train as Junior Adult Servers).
Contact: Marie S. nursemarie60@gmail.com
Liturgy Committee
Plans and coordinates all aspects of the parish liturgical celebrations.
Contact: Barb M. liturgy@holyfamilyparish.ca
Lector
Lectors proclaim God’s Word to His people and also offer Prayers of Intercession on behalf of the people. Adults and youth age 16 or older.
Contact: Stacey S. lectors@holyfamilyparish.ca
Greeters/Ushers
Women, men, youth, and families needed to welcome newcomers, visitors and parishioners to the parish for liturgical celebrations.
Contact: Geoff D. ushers@holyfamilyparish.ca
Altar Servers
Serve at the altar. Girls and boys grade 4 or older; must have celebrated their First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Contact: Luke W. alterservers@holyfamilyparish.ca
Music Ministry
Holy Family Parish has several choirs. Singers, song leaders and musicians are welcome. There is also a children’s (Gr. 3-6).
Contact: Bruno B. Bruno.Binassi@caedm.ca
Children’s Liturgy
Leaders and helpers needed to facilitate children’s programs during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. Adults and youth aged 16 or older. Boys and girls, age 10 and older, can be helpers.
Contact: Suzanne P. suzanne.pitts@ecsd.net
Altar Linen Care
This ministry cleans and cares for the linens that will be used during the mass, including the vestments of priests, altar/adult servers.
Contact: Mary B. maryandsam@hotmail.com
Liturgical Art and Environment Ministry
This Ministry decorates the church according to the Liturgical Seasons of the Church Year. Adults and youth.
Contact: Julie S. jstefner1@gmail.com
Extraordinary Ministers
Trained and commissioned volunteers who assist the Priest in the distribution of Holy Communion during Masses. Adult and youth age 16 or older.
Contact: eucharisticministers@holyfamilyparish.ca
Faith Education Ministries
These groups develop, promote and provide religious education programs.
Saints in Training Catechism Classes
For grades 1–9 students. Saints in Training provides faith enrichment in addition to the religion curriculum in our Catholic Schools and community building. We meet once a week on Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Our leaders are Adults and youth aged 16 or older.
Contact: catechism@holyfamilyparish.ca
Devotional Ministries
Divine Mercy Cenacle – The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets every Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. to study St. Faustina’s Diary, Sacred Scripture, Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Church writings. Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy precedes the cenacle. All are welcome!
Contact: Thérèse M. tmmarceau@hotmail.com or Pet Jasa petcec@shaw.ca